Ballet pumps that don't fall apart

cazs

Can anyone recommend ballet pumps that don't become unwearable after a few months? Mine always develop holes in the sole within say 3 months and then my feet get dirty or a bit wet if it's damp out. I don't usually wear them when it's raining per se.

This has been for ballet pumps anything between Primark £5 ones or £20 from New Look. Just plain basic black leather look ones is what I've been getting.

Has anyone found pairs that are more robust? Pay more as needed but don't want to pay £50 every 3 months either.

Thanks

theoretica

If it is always the sole that wears out how about sticking an outer sole on them which can be replaced as it wears through.

Jamiesmum

You might just need a wider fitting so maybe try new look wide section or an E fitting in other shops if the holes are coming in at the sides.

If they are coming in directly under the shoe then you probably walk alot and need something a bit steadier with a thicker sole.

Or try and spend an extra 10/20 on a pair and see if they last longer. Or find a pair in the sale. I'd personally never buy another pair of primark shoes again if I was you though. They're shocking - which is why they are so cheap.

Bogalot

You get what you pay for.

I've had a Mint Velvet pair for over a year and they're still going strong. They're around £80.

Also Camper, more expensive but mine must be five years old and still look great.

[Deleted User]

I have just bought some black, Hush Puppies ones and they offer a lot of support as they have a proper sole. Even better they have large sizes for us women with bigger feet.

They are on sale at the moment too - link above.

Timpu

Bogalot wrote: »

You get what you pay for.

^^Agree with Bogalot. My Hobbs ones survived daily office use for around 18mth to 2yrs.

theoretica

The other aspect not mentioned is some people walk in a way that is much harder on their shoes than others - if you scuff ayour feet the same shoe will wear out faster.

cazs

I don't know if I walk in a weird way in them at all but I do walk a lot in them, normally 30mins to and again from work and weekend general use. I know ballets aren't substantial shoes but I find them comfy (when they're not leaking) and convenient.
The holes tend to be right at the end of the shoe or the opposite end.

Sharon87

Buy from a proper shoe shop, not a clothes store is my recommendation. Clarks are always good. I got some ballet bumps by Rocket Dog that have lasted ages!

Bogalot

Sharon87 wrote: »

Buy from a proper shoe shop, not a clothes store is my recommendation. Clarks are always good. I got some ballet bumps by Rocket Dog that have lasted ages!

Clarks is no more a proper shoe shop than a clothes store nowadays, at least for adults. Their staff are not trained fitters for adult shoes. Their quality is variable, in the same way that it can be from any other retailer.

Do proper adult shoe shops exist anymore, except the odd independent one?

Sharon87

Bogalot wrote: »

Clarks is no more a proper shoe shop than a clothes store nowadays, at least for adults. Their staff are not trained fitters for adult shoes. Their quality is variable, in the same way that it can be from any other retailer.

Do proper adult shoe shops exist anymore, except the odd independent one?

It's still a proper shoes shop, as their speciality is shoes. New Look - not a shoe shop.

I bought some lovely sandals from Clarks over 2 years ago and they're still going strong despite the extensive use they've had. Their staff may not be trained shoe fitters, but their shoes are still high quality.